Licensing Agency
Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
License: License to Operate a Children's Group Home (GH)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
6 items- 1
Cannot operate without a license issued under this article
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Must be in substantial compliance with food, health, safety, and sanitation standards
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Must be in compliance with fire and life safety rules
- 4
Applicant must submit required information and a statement attesting no felony conviction or misdemeanor related to child health/safety, and no pending charges for such
- 5
Criminal history checks are required for applicants, directors/managers, and employees/volunteers with direct contact with children
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Group home houses not more than ten (10) children and only children judicially determined to be in need of services or who have committed a delinquent act
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://www.in.gov/dcs/overview/policies/child-welfare-policies/chapter-17-residential-licensing/
Fees & Costs
Not specified; application requires an appropriate license fee.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.